Regarding the matter of King Liang and the Emperor using a thousand boys and girls, along with the Nine-Tier Platform, to trade the throne, Bai Jinxiu did not have anyone notify Bai Qingyan, because she was worried that there might be other commanders by Bai Qingyan's side.
If other commanders were to know in advance, then… upon witnessing the miserable scenes of the common people on the way back to Dadu City, the commanders would already be mentally prepared and wouldn't be as shocked. Only if they witnessed it unawares would the impact on their hearts be greater.
Bai Qingyan was furious, both at the Emperor and at Liu Hong: "King Liang has already taken control of the Imperial City and the Emperor! What is his purpose? Could it be that it was King Liang who initially instructed the Emperor to build the Nine-Tier Platform? Could it be that it was King Liang who initially instructed the Emperor to gather a thousand boys and girls?!"
